Early White Rose. Rosa blanda

Description

Early White Rose. Rosa blanda

(Plate LXXVII.)

Family

Rose.

Colour

White.

Odour

Slightly fragrant.

Range

Mostly north.

Time Of Bloom

Late spring.

This beautiful wild rose of rocky banks and woods has endeared itself to all that are friends of the flowers. Its petals are large and wavy, and it is very leafy. Unfortunately, R. blanda is rather rare, and unless we know of some quiet spot where it blows, we may search for it in vain throughout a season. It is native to America only.